The Speckled Hen in Angus

So glad we didn’t read some of these reviews before we went or might not have bothered. After a google search of places to eat “near me” the Speckled Hen came up. We loved it. Nice area, lovely views. Big open airy restaurant. Nothing fancy but clean and homely feel. Lovely selection of homemade sandwiches, cakes etc. My other half had bacon and egg roll which was delivered in a large roll with plenty filling while I had soup n sandwich. Salad and coleslaw with sandwich which was fresh and tasty. Delicious! The waitress also did the cooking so realised it may take longer to arrive than other places but was well worth the wait. Very relaxed and enjoyable. Service was lovely and other half saying he will be back with work colleagues!

Very welcoming , clean and ALL HOME BAKING, HOME MADE SOUPS. jist like yer Morther Made....great choice lovely staff the waitresses here ALSO cook . the shop has a variety off FRESH produce from the farm with Home made Jam. Fresh Eggs and much more, Deffinately worth a visit and very reasonable to. WILL BE BACK.

Tasty Lunch We got Turkey & cranberry panini @ toaste It was lovely .. Could have been a wee bit more coleslaw and a drizzle of salad dressing but I still enjoyed it ! Lovely coffee too

Being situated next to a farm at the very end of a country track we were expecting something out of the ordinary, we sure got that as the service was slow, disjointed & chaotic. We sat for 20mins before someone could find the time (in between preparing takeaways for the locals) to come & take our order. The food was good but the overall experience, ambiance & coldness of the place meant that we decided never to return. It’s a real shame as with very little effort & a shake up of the staff/customer service (it is us customers that keep you in business!!) it could be a wee gold mine.

Heed the other reviews. If there's somewhere else open and available, try it. It's not terrible but we wouldn't return.

Please, please, please undertake an urgent review of your customer service as it does not make for a good experience.

Elderly woman who works here makes the whole experience awful. Ordered a strawberry tart for my daughter had to be returned as base extremely hard couldn’t bite through it. Elderly woman not happy that we brought this to her attention and her customer service manner was nonexistent. Food appears to be very stale. Don’t waste your money here folks!!

Popped in for lunch, midweek holiday treat. Immediately felt like we were bothering the lady serving. Went to the counter to order not realising it was table services and got snapped at she would be with us as soon as she can. She came out to take our order with a face like thunder, I was wanting to leave but my partner was so hungry. The food was good, nice choice. We won't be hurrying back, pity as we are keen to support local businesses like this. Back to basics, good customer service needed.

Visited the speckle hen for the first time today as heard so many good reports about it...was quite busy....sanitiser as you entered ....a young girl told us she would come and get our order . ..when she did I told her everything we wanted....when the food came out my black pudding and onion marmalade panini had no cheese on it and I did ask for it to be put on...my daughter took it back up to the counter and told the young girl there was no cheese....she said sorry and took it back to the kitchen bit .....2 secs later an older woman came up to me with my plate in her hand...."cheese" she said and basically my plate just chucked in front of me...cold grated cheese on a panini...I thought it would of been put under the machine to melt the cheese....we asked for salt pepper and mayonnaise and never even got it...the older lady walked past our table a few times and seemed to just glare at us... the food however was tasty...I went to the toilet and when I came back my daughter was up at the counter paying now all I said was " dont you be paying i said it was my treat " well the older woman shouted at me ....dont you be arguing who is paying i have something on the hob cooking so just pay ......her customer service is absolutely shocking ..I walked away from the till and got my bag and walked out...I work in the hospitality trade myself and would never treat any of my customers the way she was with us....clearly it was a problem for her when I took my panini back but there was no need for her attitude and the way she brought my plate back....I know everyone is going through hard times the now but treat people the way you expect to be treated yourself....like I said food was tasty but I won't be back to be treated like that .

Came here for lunch after seeing the sign from the dual carriageway. Only us and one other family in. We perused the menu, ordered and expected the food quality to be worthy of the price. The food arrived, not completely what was ordered but we accepted it. Everything tasted like it had been frozen, the bread and the cheese were of very poor quality and the butternut squash and courgette soup was incredibly salty. I had to go and ask for our drinks as the waitress “forgot”. Went to order some cakes but the two staff members were sitting having their lunch in the restaurant and didn’t look very pleased about having to serve us. The young girl who served us was pleasant but the service was poor considering there were only two families eating in the restaurant. We expected more from a farm shop and will not return. The food was expensive for the poor quality it was and most certainly didn’t taste fresh.

Passed by this a few times and at last had time to stop. Well signposted but a bit off beaten track and set within farm steadying. Big airy canteen feel but food was excellent. Home made soup was piping hot and delicious as was the home baking. Cheap and cheerful is how I would describe. Would come back again.

We were there for lunch and had turkey and trimmings . All this was freshly cooked and served promptly

A bit off the beaten track, up a country road. A bit like a hospital canteen, but the food was very good. Potato and leek soup was very tasty

very friendly people excellent food, had a very hearty breakfast and warm welcome, nice shop and peaceful location.

My wife and l visited the Speckled Hen cafe & restaurant late morning yesterday. As soon as we arrived we were greeted with a friendly smile and a welcome chat from one of the farm estate workers. Once entering the cafe the welcome was just as friendly. We ordered bacon, blackpudding rolls, coffee & pot of tea. The rolls were delicious and so was the coffee and tea. We noticed there was various vegetables for sale and in an attempt to support the local farm, we looked to purchase a few items. Unfortunately we never looked further than the carrots and potatoes. The carrots were covered in black spots and were very soft and rubbery and the potatoes were exactly the same. Clearly whoever looks after the catering side of the business has no connection to the fruit and veg that’s on sale. Still wanting to support the local produce, we purchased 3 bags of sweets on sale by the till. All l will say is don’t be tempted as the tablet was completely inedible and the others not much better. To summarise the hot food and beverages were nice, the welcome was also, but very disappointed in all the other issues which would prevent a return visit.

Stopped in today for a cuppy and it was rubbish. Scone was old and heated up in microwave to disguise it. Empire biscuit was burnt should have been binned not sold. Malteser slice just tasted of cooking chocolate. Been a few times before and always...

Well posted directions just off the highway led us to a family style breakfast lunch type restaurant that is part of a working farm. Service was friendly and the food was excellent. We bought jellies and jams to take with us from their store. It...

First visit for myself & my daughter. We both chose the croissant with bacon & scrambled egg. It was delicious and well worth the 15 minute wait as all made fresh. Nice and crispy warm croissant, lovely bacon and perfect egg! We will definitely be...

My husband and I visited here in time for lunch and were not disappointed. Hubby had potato and leek soup then home made steak Bridie with beans. I chose butternut squash and courgette soup then baked potato with chicken mayo and side salad. The food...

This cafe is just off the main Dundee to Forfar road down a small track. Very spacious and varied menu. Small shop area and garden center . Food very fresh. Worth a visit

Whilst walking with a friend we stumbled upon the Speckled Hen restaurant/tea room. Well what a lovely surprise. Very spacious light and airy. The menu is wide and varied and with specials on each day there is something for everyone’s tastebuds. I opted for the...

We often go for lunch as the food is very good and it's very reasonably priced. There's always a good selection of meals and delicious home baking. The cafe itself is a bit sparse with not much of an atmosphere and can be cold, or...

We lunch out most Sundays and decided to try somewhere different for a change. It was well sign posted so we had no bother finding it. The cafe is housed in a barn-type building and was a little cold and soulless with a mismatch of...

Well we tried to go here a couple of times in the past but we didnt realise part of the visit was a mystery tour of the area due to the poor signposting. The last time we ended up in the middle of nowhere before...

Well, this place was quite the euphoric discovery. I do like a good garden centre café. They all tend to have good food, happy staff (maybe its all the flowers) and good scenery about. The Speckled Hen raises the bar on that, though being so...

As we were in the area yesterday we thought that we would pop in here and see what it was like. We have passed by the signposts to it many times on the Dundee to Aberdeen dual carriageway, often talked about it wondering what it...

The café is located beside a plant nursery, plenty space and very good tea and cakes, friendly welcoming staff. table service, parking at the door.

My partner and I enjoy visiting the Speckled Hen on our regular trips South to Edinburgh, they do a nice plate of soup, as well as sandwiches, fry ups and home bakes too. It's never been packed out on any of our visits so you...

Called in to the Speckled Hen on Sunday afternoon having passed the sign many times but never ventured off the A90. The tearoom is nicely decorated and there is a farm shop selling local produce. I ordered a Panini & my wife ordered the sandwiches....

Visited for lunch today after driving past regularly. Like to try local coffee shops etc. Pleasantly surprised. Good home made food with good local produce. Will definitely visit again. And have taken flyers to advertise.

I had soup and a buffalo burger both were very tasty. Might have been our first visit but won't be the last

Pop in to this cafe which is just off the main A90 frequently for lunch or a cup of tea. Service very good and the custard creams are excellent! There is also a farm shop with fresh vegetables, frozen fruits, gifts , eggs, honey and...